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Frequently Asked Questions

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How long will the video lessons be online?

 

We will be posting the new video lessons on Saturday morning and the lessons will be available for one week. 

 

 

 

When do I have to submit my artwork by?

 

Wednesday! 

 

In order for us to make comments and observations on all the art, we need to receive your artwork by Wednesday. 

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When will we receive the feedback?

 

We will reply with feedback to all emails between 3-5 working days

 

What happens if we don’t submit our artwork by Wednesday?

 

Due to our filming and production deadlines to produce high quality content, we won’t be able to send feedback on those artworks submitted after Wednesday! 

 

Will you be returning to your Phillip Studios?

 

Absolutely!!! We are endeavouring to offer the highest quality Online classes, but as soon as we have the all clear from the Government, we will be returning to our beautiful Phillip studios and return to in-person teaching.

 

Are you planning on offering some shorter lessons?

 

Over the coming weeks, we will be constantly adding new video lessons for students to engage in. 

 

 

When you return to the studio, will there still be an online option?

 

This is the first time we have offered online classes. Depending on the response to these lessons, we may consider offering it as an option in addition to our in-person regular program.

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Can I come and pick up my art-work from the Phillip studio?

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Due to the current situation the studio is closed indefinitely. All art-work in progress is stored safely and securely, and will be available for pick-up when we re-open.

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Will I be able to watch old online lessons after you take them down at the end of the week?

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We will be making all online lessons available during the holidays for you to catch up on

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I have a full yearly booking for 2019/2020 for my child. Do these classes count towards this? 

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Given the situation, we are honoring all yearly bookings within our Online Program. Once we reopen our physical teaching location, we will pivot seamlessly back within the term to offering in-person teaching again. For this reason, you cannot opt out of the online program to transfer the booking to a future term of art classes. 

 

Embark on a journey of artistic exploration and creative expression with our premium art class program. Catering to both young enthusiasts and aspiring adults, our regular weekly art classes provide a nurturing environment for honing skills and discovering new techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors. For the budding talents aged 5 to 13, our school holiday art workshops offer engaging activities tailored to ignite imagination and foster a love for art. Delve deeper into your creativity amidst serene landscapes with our high country art retreats, where inspiration meets tranquility. Additionally, our framing services ensure your masterpieces are showcased in the finest manner, while our fine art materials shop offers a curated selection of quality supplies to fuel your artistic endeavors. Join us in unlocking the boundless possibilities of the art world.

 

Lavender Art Studios acknowledges First Australians and recognises their continuous connection to country, community and culture. We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri People as the Traditional Owners of the land we live and work on.

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Why to Choose Lavender Art Studios? Just a few reasons to consider: 

A professional, nurturing fine-art education studio — not a casual craft class

• Over 26 years of continuous art education in Canberra
• Structured, sequential learning pathways that build real artistic skills over time
• Weekly term-based classes focused on strong artistic foundations and outcomes
• Consistent, experienced teaching staff — familiar faces every week
• A Studio Director personally teaching on the floor in every class
• Up to three art teachers in each session, ensuring individual attention
• Clear staff-to-student ratios so every student is supported and guided
• Calm, welcoming studio environment that encourages focus, confidence and creativity

🎨 A Fully Equipped Professional Studio

• A fully fitted art studio specifically established for fine-art learning
• Professional quality materials and carefully curated studio art packs
• An in-house fine art materials shop, guided by teachers who truly understand the products
• In-house framing services to professionally present and protect student artwork
• Long-standing relationships with trusted suppliers spanning over 30 years
• A beautiful, organised studio space that is always cared for and maintained with pride

🌱 Learning for Life

• Builds creativity, problem-solving and visual thinking
• Strengthens concentration, patience and resilience
• Supports emotional wellbeing and self-expression
• Encourages confidence, independence and balanced lifestyles

🎓 Growth & Progression

• Skills deepen naturally as students move through each phase of the program
• Substantial portfolios develop over time through consistent weekly studio practice
• Ongoing mentoring supports students pursuing advanced study or creative pathways
• Many students continue into artistic professions such as; graphic design, architecture, illustration and the visual arts — or maintain art alongside academic and professional careers

• Independently owned and artist-led, with Directors personally managing every aspect of the studio and programs
• Trusted by generations of Canberra families
• A place where creativity is nurtured with care, confidence and joy

 

🌿 The Therapeutic Benefits of Art

At Lavender Art Studios, art is more than a skill — it is a calming and restorative practice.

Our regular term art classes are designed to be gentle, focused and unhurried, giving students the space to slow down, observe carefully and become fully present in the creative process.

 

Working with our visual art program encourages:

• relaxation and reduced stress
• improved concentration and mindfulness
• emotional expression and confidence
• patience and resilience
• healthy screen-free creative time
• a sense of accomplishment and quiet pride

 

Many families tell us that the weekly art class becomes the most peaceful part of their week — a place where children and adults alike feel settled, supported and creatively refreshed. In a busy world, the Lavender Art Studios art class program offers a calm and welcoming environment where students can breathe, focus and simply enjoy creating art.

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